San Jose's Original Mexican Restaurant – Mexican
Stepping into this vibrant local landmark feels like an invitation to a festive gathering, where the air is thick with the savory aroma of bubbling queso fundido and charred street corn. Diners gather around tables laden with bowls of velvety house guacamole and signature golden cheese dips, perfect for sharing before diving into the innovative, melt-in-your-mouth richness of their famous pizza birria. It is a place where traditional Mexican soul meets playful culinary creativity, offering a warm, high-energy atmosphere that turns every meal into a celebration of bold flavors.
4315 S Hwy 27, 34711 +13525362006 https://sanjosesoriginal.com/0Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, high-protein, mediterranean, whole30, pescatarian, paleo, diabetic, heart-healthy, plant-based, sugar-free, low-fat, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, raw-food, tlc, detox, alkaline, zone, volumetrics, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, pegan, candida, lectin-free
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- SJ’s Cheese Dip Small - $7.9: Signature melted white cheese and jalapeño sauce Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- SJ’s Cheese Dip Large - $11: Signature melted white cheese and jalapeño sauce Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Atkins
- House Guacamole Dip Small - $9: Topped with pico de gallo Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- House Guacamole Dip Large - $13: Topped with pico de gallo Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Original DF Guacamole - $18: Handmade guacamole with romaine lettuce, radish, cilantro, onion, queso fresco, jalapeños toreados and lime Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Raw-Food, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Spinach Dip - $12: Spinach sautéed in tomato sauce on top of melted SJ’s cheese. Served with soft tortillas Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Armadillo Eggs - $19: Fresh deveined jalapeños stuffed with tender shrimp, wrapped in bacon, and fried. Served with smoky chipotle cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Queso Fundido - $16: Grilled chorizo on top of melted SJ’s cheese. Served with sour cream, guacamole, pico, and soft tortillas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Mexican Street Corn - $9: Corn cob topped with mayo, sour cream, queso fresco, cilantro and chile lime Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Pizza Birria - $17: Double tortilla with cheese smothered in beef birria consommé, topped with cilantro and onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Mini Sopes - $16: Three mini sopes with choice of grilled chicken, carne asada, or chorizo. Finished with lettuce, radish, sour cream, and queso fresco Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Sampler Platter - $23: Quesadillas, chimichangas, flautas, tamales and nachos Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Handmade Tamales - $13: Three shredded chicken or pork tamales served with sour cream, SJ’s cheese and guacamole side salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
- Taquitos - $12.5: Eight bite-size crispy corn flautas stuffed with shredded chicken or beef birria. Served with sour cream, SJ’s cheese, and guacamole side salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
Soups and Salads
- Chicken Soup Cup - $6: Shredded chicken, Mexican rice, and pico de gallo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Zone, Volumetrics, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Candida
- Chicken Soup Bowl - $8: Shredded chicken, Mexican rice, and pico de gallo Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Chicken Tortilla Soup Cup - $6.9: Shredded chicken, crispy tortilla strips, fresh avocado, pico de gallo, and SJ’s shredded cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Chicken Tortilla Soup Bowl - $9: Shredded chicken, crispy tortilla strips, fresh avocado, pico de gallo, and SJ’s shredded cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Taco Salad - $13.9: Crispy flour tortilla bowl, lettuce, refried beans, SJ’s cheese dip, guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, and choice of protein Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Grilled Chicken Salad - $18: Grilled white chicken breast, lettuce, avocado, tomatoes, bell peppers, red onions and SJ’s shredded cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Cactus Salad - $11.9: Fresh cactus tossed with diced onions, tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, and queso fresco. Served with corn tostadas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber
Main Courses
- SJ’s California Burrito Original - $21: Foot-long flour tortilla, Mexican rice, refried beans, SJ’s cheese, lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, and pico de gallo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Quesa Birria Tacos - $18: Three double grilled corn tortillas with birria and cheese. Served with consommé Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Carne Asada 8oz - $22: Marinated top sirloin flap steak, sautéed onions, guacamole side salad, Mexican rice, refried beans, and tortillas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Chimichanga - $18.89: Deep-fried flour tortilla stuffed with ground beef or shredded chicken, SJ’s cheese, refried beans, smothered in cheese dip Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Fajitas Skillet Chicken - $20: Sautéed bell peppers and onions, Mexican rice, refried beans, lettuce, sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, and tortillas Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- San Jose’s Burger - $17.9: 6oz sirloin patty, grilled chorizo, queso fresco, avocado, tomato, lettuce, onions, refried beans, served with fries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Sides
- Mexican Rice - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Refried Beans - $4.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- French Fries - $5.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
Beverages
- Soft Drinks - $3.89: Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite, Minute Maid Lemonade, Pibb Extra Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb
- Horchata - $6.89: Rich rice drink with cinnamon sugar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- SJ’s House Margarita Regular - $7: House tequila, triple sec and sweet & sour
- Imported Beer - $6: Corona, Modelo, Dos Equis, Heineken, Tecate, Pacífico
Desserts
- Fried Ice Cream - $9.5: Vanilla ice cream rolled in cereal and drizzled in honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Tres Leches - $9.5: Moist cake made with three kinds of milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Churros - $9.5: Six mini churros with cinnamon sugar, condensed milk and chocolate sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian